No-deal Brexit may strain UK animal health check system, slow exports

LONDON - Britain s system for inspecting live animals destined for export could be strained by a surge in requests and a possible shortage of veterinarians if it leaves the European Union without a deal, the government said on Monday.
In a paper outlining the scenario, the government said Britain would have to begin issuing health certificates to animals headed to the EU if no deal is reached on the terms of Britain s exit, set for March 29, 2019.
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